allshoppedout Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I want to donate some ornaments/signs for yard/assorted ceramic/decorative items that are in good to very good condition--and probably at least 1 tree. Can you tell me who will take these items? I asked Goodwill and they said "NO" and come to think of it, all I ever recall seeing in a goodwill, is like some Christmas wreaths and maybe some dishes...nothing more. I don't wanna go far to do this but DH won't let me throw it out (he is home on trash day) and no one I know wants it...........I don't want to try to sell or give over Craigs or that, not interested in taking time to meet someone, intercept emails, just want it gone. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Maybe try the local school or church? Surely the school can use them or know of a family in need that would be happy to take them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrispizza4 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I just gave some stuff to The Salvation Army.....mostly because they have free pick up:) Heck here you could just put it on the curb with a FREE sign and it would be gone in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I like giving to them too... the one I stop at has the nicest people working it and they've taken everything I've ever brought. Of course they do appreciate being asked when not sure if an item can be donated and have told me they appreciated me asking first. There is also a Goodwill by where I used to live that was the same way - friendly people and they've always taken everything. Can't say the same for a certain location where I've gone before that shall remain nameless... pickiest place I've ever seen and I don't donate junk either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublehsmom Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I gave some of my stuff a few years ago to the holiday project at our social servies! dh grandma helps with that and said that they are always looking for wrapping paper, christmas trees, whatever they can get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 wow our Goodwill takes them. A daycare might want them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conj Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 nursing home? Freecycle? Homeless shelter? Veterans center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks, everyone I may try one more goodwill that is a little further away. . . I really wanted to open the car door and easily drop them off ...not to sound rude, but I have much to do and little help. The tree is quite large (7 or 71/2, have to check the box) so not sure that is good size for all.... if 2nd Goodwill doesn't want them then I may call a church nearby to see if they have a family that'd want the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacieM99 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Check nursing homes. They don't always have alot. When my fil passed we donated all his christmas decorations to them. Even before he passed we gave them the little christmas villages and trees etc. They put everything up too. The elderly really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordmom Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 check with a nursing home or ask a church if they know of a family that could use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I third a nursing home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 around here if you just put them in your front yard and with a sign that says free they will be gone in a few minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayray Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Try posting on Freecycle or the free section of Craigslist. At least in my area, there are many families that have lost homes and all decorations along with them. I am sure many would be grateful for a chance to start anew. We have a huge Goodwill that has a very large Christmas section. I am sure they must vary by location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yesterday morning I Took all the stuff to a nearby nursing home! They weren't picky, but very very grateful. I know they'll have a REALLY nice tree. Thanks for your help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conj Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yay, glad to hear it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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